US Bridges

Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Superior ST @ N 26th ST · Structure no. U142532807

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSuperior ST
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
LocationSuperior ST @ N 26th ST
RouteCity Street 5254
Coordinates40.8571, -96.6842
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Superior ST over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.